Introduction to MCP

What is Introduction to MCP?

Introduction to MCP is a minimal server/client example that demonstrates basic calculator operations using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with both Server-Sent Events (SSE) and standard input/output (stdio) transports.

How to use Introduction to MCP?

To use Introduction to MCP, install the required packages using pip, run the server script with mcp dev server.py for development or python server.py for normal execution, and connect the client using either stdio or sse transport methods.

Key features of Introduction to MCP?

• Demonstrates basic calculator operations.
• Supports both SSE and stdio transports for client-server communication.
• Provides a development environment with hot-reloading using MCP Inspector.

Use cases of Introduction to MCP?

1. Building real-time applications that require live updates.
2. Testing and debugging server-client interactions in a controlled environment.
3. Learning and experimenting with the Model Context Protocol.

FAQ from Introduction to MCP?

• What is the purpose of the MCP Inspector?

The MCP Inspector is used for development and debugging, allowing you to monitor and interact with your MCP server.

• How do I run the server on a specific port?

To run the server on port 8050, execute python server.py. The mcp dev command runs the MCP Inspector on a different port (6277).

• Can I use this project for production?

This project is primarily for educational and development purposes; further enhancements are needed for production use.